Orlando 2019

The Event:

The 5th Annual It’s Just Yoga Fest will take place at Lake Eola on Sunday, March 10th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

It’s Just Yoga festivals are one day celebrations of communities and individuals built around the practice of yoga.”

The message of “It’s Just Yoga” is: Yoga for Everyone, Yoga for You.” It’s Just Yoga” festivals are for yogis of all experience levels, ages, shapes and sizes. If it’s your first time on the mat this will be the opportunity to learn something new or if you’re an experienced yogi you can go to new heights of yoga fun.

It’s Just Yoga Fest is an open, non- ticketed event. All classes are donation based and benefit New Hope for Kids.

Classes such as beginnings yoga, yoga for weight loss, yoga for stress reduction, children’s yoga, roga (yoga for runners), and restorative yoga. Festivals will also include demonstrations of Acro Yoga, Aerial Yoga.

The Festival features the It’s Just Yoga Marketplace. The Marketplace is a free to the public show where attendees can interact, sample and explore the latest trends in health, wellness, fitness and eco-friendly products.

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Event Location

Lake Eola Park
227 N Eola Dr
Orlando, FL 32801

All Class Donations Benefit New Hope for Kids

Since 1996, New Hope for Kids has been helping Central Florida children in need. Their purpose is to bring hope, healing and happiness to children and families suffering from grief, loss or life-threatening illnesses. New Hope for Kids achieves this through two programs:

2019 Marketplace

Orlando City Soccer Club

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Please stop by the Academy Sports booth and check out some of the great clothes they have for the active lifestyle. Also please say thank you to their team. Academy Sports donated the festival t shirts which allows us to give 100% of your donation directly to New Hope for Kids. Make a minimum $20 donation to New Hope for Kids and get a festival t -shirt. (one person while supplies last)

Don Mealey Sport Subaru

Don Mealey Sport Subaru, in the Heart of Orlando, is proud to return as our Headline Sponsor for the 4th Year in a Row. Don Mealey Sport Subaru believes in being a positive force for something bigger. They believe it all starts right here in our community, not just by their donations, but by their actions. They do this because they feel it is the right thing to do.

Don Mealey Sport Subaru is proud to participate in the It’s Just Yoga Festival. They’re grateful, not only to be a part of our community, but to serve and support the causes and passions that are closest to our hearts right here in our neighborhood. This is their Love Promise.

A portion of every vehicle purchased goes towards helping organizations, just like It’s Just Yoga Festival, to bring enriching activities to the community. Every organization Sport Subaru supports have one thing in common: the unwavering dedication to improve the world, and the lives of its people. More information about the Subaru Love Promise can be found online at Sport Subaru.com, and visit their booth for fun promotional items while supply lasts.

Chris Vella State Farm Agent

Visit the Peaceful Pavilion, presented by Chris Vella State Farm Agent.They’re “here to Make Life go Right.” Chris and her staff want to help ” It’s Just Yoga” Fest participants by offering free mediation classes throughout the day in their Peaceful Pavilion,

Dr Brooke Stuat will be leading the meditation classes, based upon her program, “The Heart Based Practice, Appreciation & Making the Most of Out of the Moment.” Classes will be offered every hour starting at 10am.

If you want to feel more connected and at peace with yourself, you will not want to miss the Peaceful Pavilion.

Dr Stuart is a doctor in Maitland, specializing in holistic counseling and functional medicine.

Chamberlin’s Foods

Stop by the Chamberlin’s Natural Foods tent at the “It’s Just Yoga” Marketplace for swag, samples, snacks and tips from our very own Goodness Gurus. We know wellness starts from within, and we’re here to help you reach it.

Athleta

Athleta has been the premier fitness apparel brand exclusively for women since 1998. With female athletes as its designers, Athleta creates versatile and fashionable performance and lifestyle apparel for the fitness-minded woman who lives life on the go. Offering products that move with her throughout the day, Athleta strives to help her look as amazing as she feels.

Located within miles of Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, and downtown Orlando, Athleta at the Mall at Millenia is in the center of Orlando’s top activities. Our store makes the perfect stop to gear up for a day spent on Orlando’s biking trails, paddle boarding sites, and over 2000 lakes.

Stop by Athleta’s tent at the It’s Just Yoga Festival on Saturday 3/13 to meet our team and receive your invitation for a special in-store promotion!

Mix 105.1

Experience Life Out Loud with The Morning MIX weekdays from 5:30am-10am only on Mix 105.1! Jay, Dana & Adam will make your morning commute less hectic and more fun! Plus, enjoy Orlando’s Best Variety of music all day every day on Mix 105.1!

B: Grounded Yoga Mats

Do your knees hurt during low lunge? Does your tail bone throb during boat pose? Listen up! There is a solution! The B:Grounded Yoga Mat was invented by a local Orlando yoga student to reduce knee and joint pain during yoga and Pilates. This yoga mat features a central cushion designed specifically to benefit your yoga and Pilates practice by allowing you to focus on your practice, not on the pain due to poorly supported mats. Don’t blame pain on the pose, a B:Grounded Mat will allow you to experience the most comfortable, functional mat on the market. This mat is perfect for yoga, Pilates, and floor exercises.

Stop by our booth to test it out. You will wonder how you have gone so long without your own!

Blue Lotus Botanicals

Blue Lotus Botanicals is your trusted source for high quality, hemp derived CDB products. A licensed healthcare professional researches and selects all products to help you with pain, inflammation, feelings of anxiety and depression, sleeplessness, and more. Consultations are always complimentary.

Mother Kombucha

Mother Kombucha is a Certified Women-Owned, Certified Organic and Vegan Kombucha Brewery. Our mission is Taste Good, Feel Good, Do Good and that is how we operate. At It’s Just Yoga Festival, we will be pouring 8 wonderful flavors of draft Certified Organic kombucha. Look for our new tap van, Ester Van Helen and come get a taste.

Yogavated

Yogavated Athletics Connects Fashion With The Arts By Collaborating With Local Artists To Create Limited Edition Designer Activewear That Is Functional And Comfortable For Yoga Lovers, Runners And Everyone In-Between. Each Line Features Original Artwork That Was Hand Painted On Canvas To Showcase Unique Meanings And Symbolism. The Art Featured On Our Activewear Has A Motivational Mantra From The Artist That Encompasses The Energy Behind The Artwork. We Hope That You Carry That Energy With You When Wearing Our Clothes. By Combining Artists And Intention, Yogavated Connects Art & Practice With Fashion In A Product That Is More Than Activewear Clothing. Its The Art Of Motivation… Its Yogavated.

Holding Space

Holding Space is an Orlando non-profit organization that provides various yoga and life coaching programs, for adults and teens to safely and openly address issues like anxiety, depression, body image, and self-love. Dedicated to propelling you toward your greatest version of yourself, their goal is to make these avenues of empowerment accessible and affordable for everyone, and will be introducing themselves to our community at It’s Just Yoga Fest with a drawing to win a free private session with co-founders Katie and Sarabeth. This 90 minute session will include 45 minutes of coaching and discussion followed by 45 minutes of yoga, meditation, and energy work.
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Miracle Mala

Miracle Mala brings to you unique meditation beads, creations entirely handmade by Olina. Make sure to stop by and enjoy this fun-uplifting collection that can enhance your practice.
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Jarred and Ruby’s Pet Project

Jarred and Ruby’s Pet Project will be set up at Its Just Yoga fest. You can shop their apparel and customize your own “namaste” key chain all while supporting a great cause. All proceeds from their items are donated to animal rescue groups in central Florida to help house, feed and care for pets until they find their furever home. Planning on bringing your dog by? Jarred and Ruby’s Pet Project will also be supplying a VIP (Very Important Pup) station for water and treats.

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One Utopia

One Utopia is a one stop shop where things are all natural, holistic, fair trade, and give back. We strive to help you feel better with our aromatherapy oxygen bars, essential oil inhalers, CBD products for humans and pets, Himalayan salt lamps, Palo Santo, sage, adaptogens, mushrooms, and more! We carry a wide selection of give back products that helps with children’s cancer, ocean clean up, clean water in Africa, addiction, sex trafficking, homelessness, among others.

Elevate Yoga

Have you tried “Aerial Yoga” ?

Heres your chance! The aerial teachers from Elevate Yoga Center will be with us on Sunday. EYC will have a portable Aerial Setup on site. Stop by their tent and let them flip your world upside down. Try out the Aerial Yoga Hammock ~ Lyra & Silks. Also make sure to sign up for some very cool giveaways that EYC has for you.

Wela Nutraceutica

Yoga in Lake Eola Park

Yoga in Lake Eola Park is a growing yoga community. Everyone is welcome as a rotation of rad local teachers guide participants through a 60 minute yoga practice. All ages and ability levels are welcome – this is a judgement-free zone.

Class starts Sundays at 11am. Please come early so you have enough time to park, settle in, and meet your fellow yogis.

There are two locations – the NE Lawn across from Panera Bread, or the NW Lawn next to the amphitheater off of Rosalind. Please check our Facebook page for location, teachers, or other updates.

AcroSarah of the Orlando Acro Club

The Orlando Acro Club is the local AcroYoga group of yoga and acrobatic enthusiasts who get together at Lake Eola Park every Sunday from noon to 3pm for “Acro Jams.” AcroYoga offers therapeutic stretching and Thai bodywork, as well as dynamic and acrobatic movement; there is truly something for everyone!

Jams are completely free, and they are a beautiful space for the community to come together as one. Acro Jams are opportunities to play, practice skills and share knowledge learned from a class, workshop, Immersion, or program. Always use spotters, employ all safety measures, and assist your participants to accurately self-assess their skills and limitations.

Check out our link for additional meet-up times, locations, weekly classes and local workshops! For specific questions, please contact the local AcroYoga Certified Teacher Sarah Burnett at sarah.burnett@arcoyoga.org or @acrosarah.

Tribal Bowlz

Tribal Bowlz is family owned business that specializes in Açaí Bowls and smoothies. We use mostly locally sourced organic fruits and toppings to create a one of a kind Açaí bowl using the most authentic Brazilian Açaí blends.

Sahaja Yoga

Sahaja Yoga is the name given to the technique of meditation which is effortless, easy, and spontaneous. The peace has to be first found inside and then it manifests outside.
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New Hope for Kids

New Hope for Kids is a 501(c3) nonprofit organization that provides specialized support to children and families grieving the loss of a loved one and grants wishes to children with life-challenging illnesses in Central Florida.

Stop by the New Hope for Kids booth to get a drawing of chance for some great prizes and learn more about what they do for our community.

Empower Yoga

Empower Yoga is dedicated to Empowering individuals through yoga and awareness. They are on a mission to bring functional movement and breath to everyone to enable self empowerment. It is their hope that through being Empowered you will be able to be a kinder and happier version of you and cause positive change to all around. They offer a variety of Yoga modalities including Aerial Yoga, Hatha, Yin, and more.

Orlando Acupuncture

Luna Nueva

An online apothecary shop filled with herbal inspired, handcrafted, organic body care products and more. We will have a drawing for a free gift box giveaway filled with $100 worth of product. We will always have a yummy herbal infused beverage to sample.Learn More

YogaMix

YogaMix is a modern twist on yoga… Located in Thornton Park just blocks away from Lake Eola. Our boutique LA inspired studio is flooded with natural sunlight, the atmosphere is playful. We are known for our awesome playlists and fun rooftop classes. Yogamix is the official yoga provider for the Orlando Pride.Learn More

Gold Lotus Tribe

he Gold Lotus represent our Heart of Hearts; Our Tribe is dedicated to Being, Living in the Heart, completely present and Flowering in that Bliss. We wish to share our experience and wisdom by offering our Hearts, services and unique products. We are ecstatic to offer a wide array of completely Organic, Eco Friendly, and Hand Made Products for Enhancing Awareness and Bliss. Our Ceremonial Meditation Tea will be on sale!

Fit Life Foods

Pick us up. Take us home. We’re that easy. We offer, prepared meals, to save you time and give you more energy to fuel you through your busy. Stop by our booth to get a snack that will keep you going all day.

Om Sunshine Yoga & SUP

The Peaceful Peacock

We are an intentionally inclusive, convenient, fun, and collaborative Yoga studio focused on your wellness balance. Formed in 2017, we are grateful to be an anchor in the new Hourglass District downtown at the intersection of Curry Ford & Bumby, bringing Yoga to our community, neighbors, and friends. We do life and yoga a little differently. We offer classes 7 days a week!

Moveo

Movéo Fit Co is a local company specializing in premium, fun, and functional products that allow personalities to shine. Fitness products that are available to any body, any fitness level, and can be used anywhere. Find your beat and march on.

First United Methodist Church

Free Yoga & Free Parking in Downtown Orlando We offer community yoga classes twice a week on the third floor of our campus in downtown Orlando. We have free parking available in the garage under our building and there is childcare available on Wednesday evenings during class.

Yoga Studios

Full Circle Yoga

In the heart of Winter Park, Full Circle Yoga has two unique spacious practice areas and offers an expansive schedule with a wide variety of classes and amazing, passionate instructors.
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Guruv Yoga Studio

Leave your shoes, ego and worries at the door, and get into the GURUV…at Guruv Yoga in Lake Mary and Orlando Florida, you will find many styles and levels of yoga, along with a wonderfully diverse, warm and welcoming community of students and teachers.

Our goal is to spread the joy of yoga by guiding students to a greater self awareness, focus, and health. We do this with love, compassion and a sense of adventure!

YogaMix

YogaMix is a modern twist on yoga… Located in Thornton Park just blocks away from Lake Eola. Our boutique LA inspired studio is flooded with natural sunlight, the atmosphere is playful. We are known for our awesome playlists and fun rooftop classes. Yogamix is the official yoga provider for the Orlando Pride.Learn More

Bendy & Balanced Yoga

Bendy & Balanced Yoga class for children is movement, fun and mindfulness.We bark in downward dog, hiss in cobra pose and land peacefully on our mats in butterfly pose. At any age, yoga builds physical strength and flexibility. Internally, yoga also shows us how to focus and live with confidence, peace, gratitude, compassion and kindness. We play yoga games and practice partner poses to build confidence and self-esteem. Above all, we have fun! We educate the heart & transform the world one child at a time.

Yoga in Lake Eola Park

Thank you to our class sponsor

Yoga in Lake Eola Park is a growing yoga community. Everyone is welcome as a rotation of rad local teachers guide participants through a 60 minute yoga practice. All ages and ability levels are welcome – this is a judgement-free zone.

Class starts Sundays at 11am. Please come early so you have enough time to park, settle in, and meet your fellow yogis.

There are two locations – the NE Lawn across from Panera Bread, or the NW Lawn next to the amphitheater off of Rosalind. Please check our Facebook page for location, teachers, or other updates.

The Peaceful Peacock

We are an intentionally inclusive, convenient, fun, and collaborative Yoga studio focused on your wellness balance. Formed in 2017, we are grateful to be an anchor in the new Hourglass District downtown at the intersection of Curry Ford & Bumby, bringing Yoga to our community, neighbors, and friends. We do life and yoga a little differently. We offer classes 7 days a week!

Holding Space

Holding Space is an Orlando non-profit organization that provides various yoga and life coaching programs, for adults and teens to safely and openly address issues like anxiety, depression, body image, and self-love. Dedicated to propelling you toward your greatest version of yourself, their goal is to make these avenues of empowerment accessible and affordable for everyone, and will be introducing themselves to our community at It’s Just Yoga Fest with a drawing to win a free private session with co-founders Katie and Sarabeth. This 90 minute session will include 45 minutes of coaching and discussion followed by 45 minutes of yoga, meditation, and energy work.
Learn More

AcroSarah of the Orlando Acro Club

The Orlando Acro Club is the local AcroYoga group of yoga and acrobatic enthusiasts who get together at Lake Eola Park every Sunday from noon to 3pm for “Acro Jams.” AcroYoga offers therapeutic stretching and Thai bodywork, as well as dynamic and acrobatic movement; there is truly something for everyone!

Jams are completely free, and they are a beautiful space for the community to come together as one. Acro Jams are opportunities to play, practice skills and share knowledge learned from a class, workshop, Immersion, or program. Always use spotters, employ all safety measures, and assist your participants to accurately self-assess their skills and limitations.

Check out our link for additional meet-up times, locations, weekly classes and local workshops! For specific questions, please contact the local AcroYoga Certified Teacher Sarah Burnett at sarah.burnett@arcoyoga.org or @acrosarah.